Events

Stop by the Nature Center between 2:00 -2:30 PM to meet one of our raptors as they soak up the sun and enjoy some fun enrichment activities! This program is great for all ages! Location: Gulf State Park Nature Center, 22120 Campground Road, Gulf Shores There is a $5 per-vehicle fee to enter the campground where the Nature Center is located. Campground and cabin guests are exempt from the gate fee. If you have any questions, please contact the Gulf State Park Nature Center at 251-948-7275 extension 62093.

Join our educators on a guided walk to see the amazing flora and fauna that call Gulf State Park home and see an incredible view of our beautiful Lake Shelby! Bring binoculars if you have them and water to stay hydrated! With over 28 miles of trails and 9 unique ecosystems to explore, there is always something exciting to see in Gulf State Park! (Weather Permitting) All Ages / FREE No registration required For more information, call 251-923-3101 or email info@learningcampusgsp.com To view the precise location of this program, use this what3words link: https://w3w.co/dolls.webpage.technically

Explore the world of raptors! Join us at the Nature Center for an interactive experience with our birds of prey. Get an up-close look at our feathered friends and discover their unique adaptations and behaviors. Learn fun facts about how they hunt, survive, and thrive in their natural habitats. This program is best suited ages 6+. Registration: Registration is required. Children 4 and under are free. https://reserve.alapark.com/register/night--day-birds-of-prey Know Before You Go: Location: Gulf State Park Nature Center, 22120 Campground Road, Gulf Shores Must show registration receipt to gate attendant to get free entry into the campground where the nature center is located. If you have any questions, please contact the Gulf State Park Nature Center at 251-948-7275 extension 62093.

Join our educators for a guided bike ride starting at Woodside Restaurant. With 28 miles of trails and 9 unique ecosystems to explore, there is always something exciting to see. Attendees will meet at the bikeshare location next to Woodside Restaurant. Free bikeshare bikes will be available, intended for park guests 16 and older. To use the bikeshare bikes, you'll need to download the Bloom Sharing app on your device (one phone per bike). After setting up your account, you'll be able to ride around the park for free for three hours. Guests are also welcome to use their own bikes or rent a specialty bike (kids, tandem, trailer, etc.) from one of our great local outfitters! Helmets are encouraged. Please bring water to stay hydrated, wear sunscreen and bring bug spray. Ride plans subject to change based on weather. All Ages / FREE No registration required To view the precise location of this program, use this what3words link: https://w3w.co/cameras.bargained.cuppa Contact us at (251) 923-3101 or info@learningcampusgsp.com

Grab your kids and join us for some fun fall crafts using natural and artificial materials. They can follow our examples or they can let their creativity soar! Registration: Registration is required. Parents must be present but do not need to register. https://reserve.alapark.com/register/kids-fall-craft Know Before You Go: Location: Gulf State Park Nature Center, 22120 Campground Road, Gulf Shores Must show registration receipt to gate attendant to get free entry into the campground where the nature center is located.

Love the beach but want to learn more about the things that wash up on shore, live in the sand, and grow along the coast? Join one of our educators in the lodge lobby on Tuesday at 2 PM for a guided 30-minute walk to the beach. Along the way, you’ll discover fun facts about what makes these coastal ecosystems so unique. All Ages / FREE No registration required For more information, call 251-923-3101 or email info@learningcampusgsp.com

Discover the fascinating world of native snakes in this engaging educational program! Learn how these often misunderstood reptiles help maintain healthy ecosystems while discovering fascinating facts about local snake species. Get an up-close look at several snake species, with an optional hands-on touch opportunity. This program is best suited ages 6+. Registration: Registration is required. Children 4 and under are free. https://reserve.alapark.com/register/snakes-of-gulf-state-park Know Before You Go: Location: Gulf State Park Nature Center, 22120 Campground Road, Gulf Shores Must show registration receipt to gate attendant to get free entry into the campground where the nature center is located. If you have any questions, please contact the Gulf State Park Nature Center at 251-948-7275 extension 62093.

Join us for a fun and creative ornament workshop! We’ll learn about the Indigenous groups who lived on and cared for this land, explore some of their practical and artistic uses for longleaf pine needles, and discover why these unique ecosystems are so important. Then, put what you’ve learned into practice as we create a beautiful and meaningful ornament to take home and hang on your tree! Want to make your ornament extra personal? Bring a photo to incorporate into your design, though a photo is not required. Ages 12+ REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Register here: Learning Campus at Gulf State Park FEE: $16.50 per participant *tax included* For more information: 251-923-3101 or info@learningcampusgsp.com To view the precise location of this program, use this what3words link: https://w3w.co/avoid.sprouted.benches

After a day of gratitude and gathering, step into a day of savings and style. This Black Friday, discover exclusive offers throughout The Wharf’s specialty boutiques and fine dining destinations. Your holiday haul starts… here! Where Various merchants | Main Street + Portside Date Friday, November 27 Time 10 am - 6 pm

Keep it local, keep it merry! From one-of-a-kind shops to tasty hometown eats, The Wharf has everything you need to ace your holiday list. Snag local finds, surprise your crew with cool gifts, or - for a timeliness touch - grab a gift card that ensures the perfect present every time. Shop small, spread big cheer this season! Where Various merchants | Main Street + Portside Date Saturday, November 28 Time

Lace up your walking shoes and join one of our Park Naturalists for a guided adventure along Eagle Loop! This 1-mile hike follows a mix of paved and boardwalk trails, beginning at the Lakeview Trailhead and leading to one of the park's oldest Bald Eagle nest. Along the way, we'll stop at the beautiful Lake Shelby overlook while exploring the park's unique fire-dependent ecosystem. Discover how prescribed fire shapes the landscape, learn about the native plants and wildlife that call this area home, and keep an eye out for birds and other animals along the trail. This program is great for all ages! Registration: Registration is preferred but not required. https://reserve.alapark.com/register/eagles-and-ecosystems-nature-walk Know Before You Go: Location: North side of Lakeview Trailhead, parking area off of Refuge Road. Google Maps Location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/FhvHaGGTjnrwCqmUA Parking at this location is free.